Vote your favorite N.C. towns
Great Places N.C.
American Planning Association – North Carolina
Vote by March 15
The North Carolina chapter of the American Planning Association released the list of finalists for its North Carolina Great Places list including categories for Great Main Streets. Wilmington’s Market Street is one of them. N.C. residents may vote online at
www.greatplacesnc.org
Gold LEED certification for BHI
Bald Head Island Conservancy
U.S. Green Building Council
Green Building Certification Institute
The Bald Head Island Conservancy recently received LEED certification for its Barrier Island Study Center. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Design) is regarded as the nations’ most respected program for the designation of environmentally friendly design. The Barrier Island Study Center has shown excellence in energy efficiency, water use, lighting and green materials used.
Protect your home from fraud
National Center for the Protection of Home Improvement Fraud
Northeast Regional Library
Saturday, March 23, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo and members of the National Center for the Protection of Home Improvement Fraud as they educate attendees on how to avoid home repair contractor fraud and scams. Learn what to look for when hiring contractors and before signing contracts, and how to deal with problems that may arise as a result.
Lunch with new NCDENR secretary
Cape Fear Country Club
Wednesday, March 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$30 per person
Sit down for lunch and a meet-and-greet with the new secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Energy and Natural Resources, John E. Skvarla. This will be Skvarla’s first trip to the coastal region since taking office. Guests interested in attending are asked to RSVP by March 15 by visiting www.wilmingtonhomebuilders.com
